Earthquake Prediction Research Project

Earthquake Update | Situational Brief

🌏 M4.9 Seismic Event Recorded
📍 32 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar (Burma)
🕒 01 Jan 2026 | 13:18:59 UTC (18:48 IST)
🌐 Epicenter: 22.8°N, 95.9°E
⬇️ Depth: ~10 km (shallow-focus event)
📊 Source: USGS
🗣️ Felt Reports: 5 user submissions

This moderate-magnitude, shallow earthquake aligns with active tectonic structures in the Indo-Burma region. No immediate damage escalation reported; continuous monitoring in progress.

7.7 M Earthquake - 16 km NNW of Sagaing, Myanmar
Date & time Mar 28, 2025 06:20:54 UTC
Magnitude 7.7
Depth 10 km
Epicenter 22.0128°N / 95.9216°E Sitkaing, Sagaing, Myanmar (Burma)
With felt report and seismograph report

Catastrophic 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tibetan Plateau, Leaving Devastation in Its Wake

Summary of the Main Earthquake- On January 7, 2025, at 01:05:17 UTC, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck near the Nepal-Tibet border. The epicenter was located in Rikaze Diqu, Tibet, China, at a latitude of 28.639°N and longitude of 87.3608°E, approximately 82 km (51 miles) from Nepal and 108 km (67 miles) from India. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, which likely amplified its surface impact.
Key Details of the Event:
Local Time at Epicenter: Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 09:05 AM (Asia/Shanghai GMT +8).
Shaking Intensity: Severe (VIII near the epicenter).
Reports of Being Felt: 316 confirmed reports from the affected regions.
Estimated Energy Release: Approximately 2.8 x 10¹⁵ joules (equivalent to 783 gigawatt hours, or 42.1 atomic bombs).
Seismic Antipode: Coordinates 28.639°S, 92.639°W
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed and manually revised the data for accuracy.
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck the remote Tibetan plateau near the Nepal border on Tuesday, leaving at least 126 dead and over 180 injured in its wake, news agency AFP reported. The tremor, which hit Tingri County in Tibet's Xigaze City, caused buildings to collapse, roads to fracture, and sent goods tumbling off supermarket shelves, sparking panic across the region. Dozens of aftershocks followed, further complicating rescue operations.
Seismic station: Tibet, China (LSA/IC network) | Distance from quake: 384 km / 239 mi

Aftershocks
This significant seismic event triggered a series of 40 aftershocks as of the report time, with details as follows:
Strongest Aftershock: A magnitude 5.1 quake occurred 8 minutes after the mainshock, located 72 km (22 miles) NE of Lobuche, Nepal. It struck at 09:13 AM (Shanghai local time).
Most Recent Aftershock: A magnitude 4.2 quake, recorded 14 hours ago, occurred in Xizang, China.
The persistence and strength of aftershocks indicate ongoing tectonic activity in the region, raising concerns for further seismic hazards.

Weather Conditions at the Time of the Earthquake
At the epicenter, the weather conditions during the earthquake were:
Temperature: −9.7°C (14°F)
Humidity: 79%
Wind: 1 m/s (2 knots), blowing from the southwest.
Sky Condition: Broken clouds.
These conditions posed challenges for emergency responses and rescue operations, especially in the high-altitude regions.

Impact Analysis
Potential Damage:
Given the shallow depth of 10 km and the magnitude of 7.1, the earthquake likely caused significant surface-level damage, particularly in areas close to the epicenter. The shaking intensity classified as VIII (Severe) suggests that buildings, infrastructure, and natural landscapes in the affected zones experienced considerable impacts.
Affected Regions:
Primary Impact Zone: Rikaze Diqu, Tibet, China.
Nearby Regions: Nepal (82 km away) and India (108 km away).
Population Impact:
The 316 confirmed felt reports show that the earthquake was widely felt across multiple regions. Communities in Nepal, Tibet, and northern India experienced strong tremors, leading to significant damage, including collapsed structures, fractured roads, and disrupted daily life. The severe shaking also triggered landslides and other hazards, amplifying the challenges for emergency response teams.